Procurement Officer

Service Care Solutions are looking for a Procurement Officer to work within the Lancashire Constabulary on a initial 3-month contract.
Location: Preston
Job role/responsibilities:
To provide a high-quality procurement function to the Constabulary, supporting the Procurement and Contracts Manager

• Undertake tendering exercises adhering to EU Directives and Public Contract Regulations.
• Provide stakeholder support for procurement projects.
• Deliver presentations on procurement regulations and directives.
• Lead, negotiate, and manage diverse procurement contracts within prescribed timescales.
• Proactively manage contracts to identify savings and achieve value for money.
• Contribute to procurement meetings and lead initiatives.
• Advise budget holders and senior managers on tendering procedures and compliance.
• Support the Procurement and Contracts Manager on high-value projects.
• Conduct market testing and vendor rating for procurement options.
• Report and challenge spending trends.
• Produce timely reports for recommendations.
• Maintain accurate contract information.
• Demonstrate a commitment to value for money and high-quality service.

Knowledge/Experience required:

• Experience of negotiating and influencing with internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge and experience of interpreting and applying specific relevant legislation.
• Knowledge and experience of public sector procurement processes.
• Experience of market testing initiatives for goods services and works of significant value.
• Experience of delivering projects in line with contractually agreed costs.
• Experience and application of evaluation methodology tools for tender analysis.
• Experience of the preparation of reports and delivery of presentations in order to influence buying decisions.
• Knowledge of the role the various stakeholders play within the procurement environment.

Qualifications required:

• Commitment to working towards or fully qualified to Level 6 Graduate Professional Diploma in Procurement & Supply (or equivalent) - Level 5 is a minimum.

If you are interested in this role or want further discussion, please contact Lewis O'Donnell either via email: lewis.odonnell@servicecare.org.uk or tel: 01772208962. Alternatively, if you have any friend or colleagues that might be interested, please feel free to refer them as we a have a £250 referral scheme in place.

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